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Police dog retires, now a family pet

Hamilton police looks for a replacement drug-sniffing K-9.

Contributed photo Regret, a Hamilton police canine, has retired.

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Staff Report Updated 3:59 AM Friday, March 19, 2010

HAMILTON — Hamilton police dog Regret, a drug sniffing specialist, has traded the back seat of a cruiser for life as a full-time family pet after he retired from the department earlier this month.

Regret and his handler, Officer Terry Kiefer, have partnered for six years, detecting narcotics during numerous search warrants and car stops. Besides his “nosey duties,” Regret has been a favorite attraction at police tours and public demonstrations.

“The loss of Regret will be felt for quite a while, but the department is moving forward in an attempt to fill the void,” said Sgt. Michael Waldeck, canine coordinator. “We have already started our search for a new canine.”

The department is seeking a donation of a male Labrador retriever between the age of 1 and 2 to train as the department’s next drug dog, according to Sgt. Craig R. Bucheit, public affairs supervisor. Contact the public affairs section at (513) 868-5811, ext. 2007.

The Fraternal Order of Police has set up a fund and is seeking donations for the dog’s training. Bucheit said canine training can cost up to $10,000. Residents also may contact the Public Affairs section to make a donation.

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and this dog and new owner deserves every benefit, remember many have died protecting their owners! so get off you high horse! Justlike dogs over seas protecting our men! live a great life

laura morrow
2:50 AM, 3/31/2010

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Job Well Done Regret. Enjoy the good life!

Amy
12:47 PM, 3/25/2010

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BUT U KNOW he gets $2500 a month pension free medical care and transportation {code 1}free home every year gold necklace and gets to work part-time 50 hours a week as a DOUBLE-DIPPER plus his handler gets paid for caring for him and they both eat at furmans house on paydays which is every day of the week long live the good ole dogs club and also he gets SPECIAL TAGS TO with his name on them and a F.O.DOG sticker in case he gets pulled over and im not sure about the DONUTS.

MILK THIS BONE
12:13 PM, 3/20/2010

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To P.O.Kiefer, and Regret,
Thank you for your service.

Spongebob[]pants
3:53 PM, 3/19/2010

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What a good boy! Isn't he a good boy!

Woof Woof bark bow-wow... wuff wuff!

Woof
2:54 PM, 3/19/2010

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